March Writing Prompt: Emulate Someone You Love (or Hate)

Does it seem like everytime you start putting down your thoughts it just sounds like *$@%? It takes writers years to develop their voice. And even then, they’re typically influenced by other writers.

Remember, imitation is the best form of flattery. This month, put that saying to work.

March Writing Prompt: Emulate Someone You Love (or Hate)

Pick a writer you like and try writing a few sentences in their style. For example, take a signature line from Leo Tolstoy or Fyodor Dostoevsky. While keeping the sentence structure intact, pluck out all the nouns and verbs. Replace them with your own.

Round 2

Rewrite 1:There is really no such thing as too much dancing and I have proven it.

Rewrite 2: There is really no such thing as too much coffee and I have proven it.

Please Note: Don’t place these lines directly into your own writing. That’s like claiming you invented pasta simply because you made it at home. The purpose is to practice emulating another author it to allow their style to seep into your subconscious and helps strengthen your own voice.